Earthquake 5 km S of Petrolia, CA (4.2 ml) (2024-10-24 06:59:50 UTC)

1729753190

40.2802, -124.2637

9.19 KM

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck on 5 km S of Petrolia, CA, at 2024-10-24 06:59:50 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 5 km S of Petrolia, CA

Recommendation
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake 5 km S of Petrolia, CA (4.2 ml) (2024-10-24 06:59:50 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

4.2

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75077991

Nearest Places

Shenanigan Ridge / 0.91 km
Indian Creek / 1.38 km
Cooskie Mountain / 2.67 km
Arthur W Way County Memorial Park / 3.2 km
Little Chaparral Mountain / 3.34 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

3.5

Flores Region, Indonesia
Time: 1734977509
Depth: 71.58 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.5

FLORES REGION, INDONESIA
Time: 1734977509
Depth: 72.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

SPAIN
Time: 1734977282
Depth: 4.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.6

3 km NNW of Fontana, CA
Time: 1734977035
Depth: 14.23 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.6

40 km S of Goldfield, Nevada
Time: 1734976269
Depth: 4.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.4

15 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1734908368
Depth: 10.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.4

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1734908368
Depth: 10.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

32 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1734907919
Depth: 16.14 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1734907909
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.6

23 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1734839038
Depth: 4.54 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)